Stress Management during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Stress Management during the Covid-19 Pandemic Dr. Dujrudee Apiwong The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us, both adults and children, are facing challenges that can be stressful and overwhelming. Learning to cope with stress in a healthy way will allow you, the people you care about, and those around you become more resilient. Contents How Covid-19 affects the mental health Introduction to stress 3 Impacts of stress Depression Strategies to manage stress Sustainable stress management techniques during covid-19 pandemics Summary How covid-19 affects the mental health We may be aware of the infectiousness, morbidity and mortality of Covid-19, but it is also known to have significant negative mental impact on those involved directly or indirectly. For patients diagnosed with Covid-19, these are some of the emotional stress they may face: Guilt after testing positive as well as anxiety about spreading the illness to others Stress after being isolated. Anxiety and worry due to uncertainty about treatment and complications from infection. Impact of COVID-19 on Public Mental Health People may also be stressed despite not being infected by Covid-19 due to several reasons: From the news to social media, a lot of information is circulating about the coronavirus. Some is true, but much of it may be misinformed or only partly correct, especially as information rapidly changes. The inability to understand and misinformation can lead to stress and anxiety. Income insecurity and fear of losing
